First, I would like to thank Judith Fox for organising the book event for me on Monday, 29th of May.
The outcome to an event can never be successfully or accurately be predicted, so it is with great pleasure to report that the local library event went beyond the library's and my, expectations. This was made possible by the large attendance of the Middleton Primary School, based in Wollaton.
The event was attended by enthusiastic, intelligent and quick witted 9/10 year olds, all of who made valuable contributions to the morning. One pupil opened the questioning with: 'Where do you see yourself in ten years time?' a brilliant, yet unexpected question that got ME thinking! I politely retorted with, 'I can see myself writing novels' as well as dearly enjoying the Dragonstone books being converted into films/movies.' (I felt a confident answer was the best approach here). A series of superbly formed and probing questions ensued, which carried the morning in a different direction to that which I had planned. These questions enriched the session, rather than diminished it.
After exploring the book's concepts and artistry, a surprising and orderly queue/line formed to purchase Dragonstone. All were sold, much to the disappointment of a [very] tearful young lady, but was reassured that a copy would be made available to her, her peers that had missed out, as well as the winner of the raffle, which took place in the absence of the sold-out copies.
I hope to receive some photos of the event that were taken by the school staff to show you all, though permissions need to be provided first.
A sincere thanks to the staff and pupils' of Middleton Primary, for helping to make for memorable and enjoyable morning. I was pleased to have further inspired some of the youngsters to continue on their quest to become authors.
I greatly look forward to the next event.
Kind Regards
James
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